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  • What is Bud Zero, the only beer Budweiser can sell at the World Cup?

    What is Bud Zero, the only beer Budweiser can sell at the World Cup?

     

    In a surprise reversal, Qatar announced a ban of alcoholic beer at the eight stadiums hosting the World Cup. That leaves fans with just one “beer” choice — albeit one that isn’t boozy.

    ​In a surprise reversal, Qatar announced a ban of alcoholic beer at the eight stadiums hosting the World Cup. That leaves fans with just one “beer” choice — albeit one that isn’t boozy. 

  • Jayapal not running for leadership, seeking to stay Progressive Caucus chair

    Jayapal not running for leadership, seeking to stay Progressive Caucus chair

     

    Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal announced in a new letter to her colleagues Friday that she will not enter the House Democratic leadership race and instead will run for reelection for her spot leading progressives in the chamber.

    ​Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal announced in a new letter to her colleagues Friday that she will not enter the House Democratic leadership race and instead will run for reelection for her spot leading progressives in the chamber. 

  • GOP chair investigating Biden family businesses won’t subpoena President Biden

    GOP chair investigating Biden family businesses won’t subpoena President Biden

     

    The top House Republican poised to investigate the Biden family said Thursday he’s not planning to subpoena President Joe Biden despite being prepared to issue one to his son, Hunter.

    ​The top House Republican poised to investigate the Biden family said Thursday he’s not planning to subpoena President Joe Biden despite being prepared to issue one to his son, Hunter. 

  • US home sales fall for 9th month in a row in October

    US home sales fall for 9th month in a row in October

     

    Home sales in the US declined for the ninth month in a row in October as surging mortgage rates and high prices pushed buyers out of the market.

    ​Home sales in the US declined for the ninth month in a row in October as surging mortgage rates and high prices pushed buyers out of the market. 

  • Nonprofits aim to provide Thanksgiving meals to Hurricane Ian survivors. More help is needed

    Nonprofits aim to provide Thanksgiving meals to Hurricane Ian survivors. More help is needed

     

    It has been nearly two months since Hurricane Ian struck southwest Florida, killing at least 100 people. The Category 4 storm tore a trail of destruction across much of the state. For places like Pine Island, Sanibel Island, and Fort Myers, rebuilding will take many more months.

    ​It has been nearly two months since Hurricane Ian struck southwest Florida, killing at least 100 people. The Category 4 storm tore a trail of destruction across much of the state. For places like Pine Island, Sanibel Island, and Fort Myers, rebuilding will take many more months. 

  • 4 charts that show how college costs, student loan borrowing and grant aid have changed over time

    4 charts that show how college costs, student loan borrowing and grant aid have changed over time

     

    The cost of college is not skyrocketing — at least for now, when factoring in the average amount of grant aid students receive.

    ​The cost of college is not skyrocketing — at least for now, when factoring in the average amount of grant aid students receive. 

  • The question of how old is too old to serve is under a new spotlight

    The question of how old is too old to serve is under a new spotlight

     

    On Sunday, America will experience a moment unique in its history — when a sitting president turns 80.

    ​On Sunday, America will experience a moment unique in its history — when a sitting president turns 80. 

  • Driver who injured Los Angeles area police recruits released from jail as sheriff says investigators believe he acted intentionally

    Driver who injured Los Angeles area police recruits released from jail as sheriff says investigators believe he acted intentionally

     

    Investigators believe the man who drove a vehicle into a group of law enforcement recruits, injuring 25 of them, committed a “deliberate act,” and the case should go to prosecutors Friday, the Los Angeles County sheriff said in an interview.

    ​Investigators believe the man who drove a vehicle into a group of law enforcement recruits, injuring 25 of them, committed a “deliberate act,” and the case should go to prosecutors Friday, the Los Angeles County sheriff said in an interview. 

  • Questions remain after police close case into how a Michigan voting machine wound up for sale on eBay

    Questions remain after police close case into how a Michigan voting machine wound up for sale on eBay

     

    Michigan police have closed the case of a missing voting machine and believe the device was accidentally donated to a thrift store before it wound up for sale online — though questions remain about who donated the device in the first place.

    ​Michigan police have closed the case of a missing voting machine and believe the device was accidentally donated to a thrift store before it wound up for sale online — though questions remain about who donated the device in the first place. 

  • What would happen if the NCAA didn’t exist?

    What would happen if the NCAA didn’t exist?

     

    This past weekend, fans flocked to college football stadiums around the country to cheer on their favorite teams. Collectively they spent millions of dollars on tickets, food and other paraphernalia. And on every television broadcast, the players on the field were referred to as “student-athletes.”

    ​This past weekend, fans flocked to college football stadiums around the country to cheer on their favorite teams. Collectively they spent millions of dollars on tickets, food and other paraphernalia. And on every television broadcast, the players on the field were referred to as “student-athletes.”